BARD Materials has a proud history of growth and continual improvement. This growth could not have been possible without
the hard work, dedication, and integrity of all employees - present and past.

1946 - Bill Mescher and Art Thier borrow $10,000 for an end loader to excavate sand and gravel in Dyersville Iowa. 'Dyersville Sand
and Gravel Company' is founded.

1952 - The company expands the sand and gravel business to include ready mixed concrete. This involves the purchase of their first
ready mix truck. Over the years, growth of the ready mix business grows steadily and employees and equipment are added to the business.

1953 - A quarry is opened and the company begins crushing rock, with some of it being utilized by the ready mix plant.

1968 - The name of the company is changed to "Dyersville Ready Mix Company" and incorporated.

1979 - The plant at Langworthy is closed and a new ready mix plant is built in Monticello. Additionally, Watters Ready Mix at Anamosa is purchased
and the existing plant at Anamosa is closed. Tim Watters, previous owner of Watters Ready Mix, still manages the Anamosa Plant for BARD Materials.

1984 - A new ready mix plant and office is built at the Cascade location.

1994 - A new ready mix plant and office is built at a new location in Anamosa.

1995 - Existing ready mix plants at Guttenberg and Strawberry Point are purchased from Swales Concrete.

2000 -
Dubuque Ready Mix is purchased and now operates as the BARD Materials Dubuque West Plant.

2000 - Roger Mescher retires and sells his interest to Manatts Inc. of Brooklyn, Iowa. Manatts is selected as a partner because of
similarities in history, vision, and mission. BARD and Manatts have enjoyed a successful partnership. http://www.manatts.com